The English translation is sometimes criticized for relying heavily on footnotes to explain terminology. For a casual reader, this breaks the flow significantly. For a researcher, however, the notes are invaluable.
Early Islamic observations on Hinduism and Buddhism. al-milal wa al-nihal english pdf
Al-Shahrastani’s work is uniquely structured into two main parts: The English translation is sometimes criticized for relying
A premier repository for out-of-print academic books and historical translations. Search using the translator's name or the book title. Early Islamic observations on Hinduism and Buddhism
Detailed overviews of Greek philosophy (Thales, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) and their Islamic inheritors like Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and al-Farabi.
The most frequently referenced English PDF is based on the work of and the Islamic Book Service. Important note: A complete, fully annotated English translation is rare. Most PDFs available online are either:
Al-Milal wa an-Nahal by Ash-Shahrastani (548H) - Sects & Religions